With the increasing cases of Lassa fever reported across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has activated a National Emergency Operations Centre to coordinate the response activities.
It said the National EOC includes representatives from the National Emergency Management Agency , Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Ministry of Environment, World Health Organization, UNICEF, US Centers for Disease Control, and other partners. “These laboratories are critical to reducing turnaround time between identifying a suspected case and confirmation.
“NCDC remains committed to protecting the health of Nigerians. It is important for members of the public to practice good hygiene and take measures to protect themselves and their families, he added.Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by Lassa virus. The disease is endemic in Nigeria and cases are recorded all year round.
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